HONOR MISSION
SGT Sammy Ray Sikes, 78, US Army, Vietnam Veteran, of Temple, TX
The family of Sammy Ray Sikes has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Funeral and Committal Services of their Loved One.
Sammy was in the US Army 101st Airborne Division as a paratrooper, where he served two tours in Vietnam. He received several honors and medals while in the Army including the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct medal, Combat Infantry badged, and the parachute badge. His entire obituary may be found here: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/temple-tx/sammy-sikes-12512236
Staging Location: The cul-de-sac between the Walk of Heroes and the Memorial Shelter at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 11463 SH 195, Killeen, TX 76542 (http://tinyurl.com/CenTexVetsCeme)
Setup & Briefing: Upon clearance and at the direction of the Ride Captain, we will move to the shelter, set up the flags, be briefed and await arrival of the procession.
WX: Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Notes:
1. Be at stagingS ON TIME.
2. Hydrate well prior, bring water for yourself and a buddy and dress with consideration of the weather conditions.
Please join us in honoring this US Army Vietnam Veteran for his selfless service to our Great Nation.
We don’t care what you ride or if you ride, what your political views are, or whether you’re a hawk or a dove. It is not a requirement that you be a veteran. It doesn’t matter where you’re from or what your income is; you don’t even have to ride. The only prerequisite is Respect.
